MLive.com topics: kalamazoo-city-commissiontag:topics.mlive.com,2015:tag/kalamazoo-city-commission2015-03-03T20:27:55ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceFundraising underway to bring violence-reduction initiative to Kalamazoo, police chief saystag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.153610892015-03-03T01:21:00Z2015-03-03T17:32:49ZThe city of Kalamazoo is exploring grant opportunities to implement a national violence-reduction initiative, Kalamazoo Public Safety Chief Jeff Hadley told the Kalamazoo City Commission Monday.Alex Mitchell | amitche5@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/amitchell1/index.html
The city of Kalamazoo is exploring grant opportunities to implement a national violence-reduction initiative, Kalamazoo Public Safety Chief Jeff Hadley told the Kalamazoo City Commission Monday.
Kalamazoo City Commission looks to increase community engagement while tackling budget shortfalltag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.153451472015-03-01T10:30:00Z2015-03-02T20:05:39ZThe Kalamazoo City Commission is aiming to better engage with city residents as it continues to prioritize budget items in the face of a looming $3.5 million budget shortfall in 2016.Alex Mitchell | amitche5@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/amitchell1/index.html
The Kalamazoo City Commission is aiming to better engage with city residents as it continues to prioritize budget items in the face of a looming $3.5 million budget shortfall in 2016.
Extension of downtown design guidelines good for Kalamazoo: Editorialtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4620.152628372015-02-22T10:30:43Z2015-02-22T10:33:50ZTo remain stagnant on this proposal would have done nothing for our city's growth.Kalamazoo Gazette Editorial Boardhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/editorialkg/index.html
To remain stagnant on this proposal would have done nothing for our city's growth.
High marks given to Kalamazoo City Manager Jim Ritsema on annual evaluationtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.152507362015-02-19T10:45:00Z2015-02-19T10:45:51ZFive of the commission's seven members said Ritsema exceeded their overall expectations for both goals and competencies. Mayor Bobby Hopewell and commissioner Jack Urban said Ritsema met their expectations in both areas.Alex Mitchell | amitche5@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/amitchell1/index.html
Five of the commission's seven members said Ritsema exceeded their overall expectations for both goals and competencies. Mayor Bobby Hopewell and commissioner Jack Urban said Ritsema met their expectations in both areas.
Imagine Kalamazoo website aims to offer expanded opportunities for citizen engagementtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.152396492015-02-17T20:35:00Z2015-02-17T20:35:17ZThe website, ImagineKalamazoo.com, was developed in partnership with MindMixer, a Kansas City, Mo.-based company that works with organizations to help spur meaningful interactions between civic entities and the people they serve.Alex Mitchell | amitche5@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/amitchell1/index.html
The website, ImagineKalamazoo.com, was developed in partnership with MindMixer, a Kansas City, Mo.-based company that works with organizations to help spur meaningful interactions between civic entities and the people they serve.
Downtown building design guidelines extended southward following OK from Kalamazoo City Commissiontag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.152320462015-02-17T02:34:00Z2015-02-17T18:01:01ZCommissioners voted 4-2 to move ahead with the recommendation from city staff, with commissioners Eric Cunningham and Don Cooney voting against the measure. Commissioner Barb Miller was absent.Alex Mitchell | amitche5@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/amitchell1/index.html
Commissioners voted 4-2 to move ahead with the recommendation from city staff, with commissioners Eric Cunningham and Don Cooney voting against the measure. Commissioner Barb Miller was absent.
Mt. Olivet to be realigned at Riverview Drive as part of Kalamazoo road projecttag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.151744062015-02-10T11:15:00Z2015-02-10T13:49:09ZCity commissioners signed off on an acquisition that will see Kalamazoo Township surrender a strip of land on its property at the township's general offices, 1720 Riverview Drive, to allow the city to realign Mt. Olivet as the city repave Riverview Drive from Gull Road to Mosel Avenue.Alex Mitchell | amitche5@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/amitchell1/index.html
City commissioners signed off on an acquisition that will see Kalamazoo Township surrender a strip of land on its property at the township's general offices, 1720 Riverview Drive, to allow the city to realign Mt. Olivet as the city repave Riverview Drive from Gull Road to Mosel Avenue.
$184,000 street sweeper purchase approved by Kalamazoo City Commissiontag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.151739552015-02-10T11:05:00Z2015-02-10T13:48:03ZThe vehicle will be used to replace the city's existing 13-year-old street sweeper, which is in poor mechanical and physical condition, according to a document prepared for commissioners by the city's public services department.Alex Mitchell | amitche5@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/amitchell1/index.html
The vehicle will be used to replace the city's existing 13-year-old street sweeper, which is in poor mechanical and physical condition, according to a document prepared for commissioners by the city's public services department.
Kalamazoo City Commission meeting rescheduled for Mondaytag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.151282072015-02-04T16:27:00Z2015-02-04T19:52:42ZThe meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Kalamazoo City Hall, according to deputy city manager Jeff Chamberlain.Alex Mitchell | amitche5@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/amitchell1/index.html
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Kalamazoo City Hall, according to deputy city manager Jeff Chamberlain.
Priorities for 2015, 2016 to be discussed by Kalamazoo City Commission at meeting Feb. 28tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.150793982015-01-29T16:15:00Z2015-02-04T16:46:53ZThe Kalamazoo City Commission will meet in a special day-long session on Saturday, Feb. 28 to identify its priorities for 2015 and 2016.Alex Mitchell | amitche5@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/amitchell1/index.html
The Kalamazoo City Commission will meet in a special day-long session on Saturday, Feb. 28 to identify its priorities for 2015 and 2016.
Newest Kalamazoo City Commissioner, Eric Cunningham, sworn intag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.150121472015-01-21T15:28:00Z2015-01-21T21:47:30ZHere is a roundup of actions taken by the Kalamazoo City Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 20.Emily Monacelli | emonacel@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/EmilyMonacelli/index.html
Here is a roundup of actions taken by the Kalamazoo City Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Extending downtown design guidelines southward up for Kalamazoo City Commission approval Feb. 2tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.150089722015-01-21T10:30:00Z2015-01-21T10:35:32ZThe proposal will come before the commission for final approval at its Feb. 2 meeting.Emily Monacelli | emonacel@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/EmilyMonacelli/index.html
The proposal will come before the commission for final approval at its Feb. 2 meeting.
$144 million budget for 2015 adopted by Kalamazoo City Commissiontag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.150089422015-01-21T10:20:00Z2015-01-21T17:04:19ZThe approved budget includes a General Fund of $52 million. The General Fund's balance will be 14.8 percent under the approved budget.
Emily Monacelli | emonacel@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/EmilyMonacelli/index.html
The approved budget includes a General Fund of $52 million. The General Fund's balance will be 14.8 percent under the approved budget.
Incentive proposed to 230 Kalamazoo city retirees could save city $10 million in legacy coststag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.149941842015-01-19T17:00:00Z2015-01-21T00:53:09ZIf all 230 eligible retirees select Medicare Part B as their primary health care coverage and the city as secondary coverage, the city could save $10 million in long-term costs, according to city officials.Emily Monacelli | emonacel@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/EmilyMonacelli/index.html
If all 230 eligible retirees select Medicare Part B as their primary health care coverage and the city as secondary coverage, the city could save $10 million in long-term costs, according to city officials.
Kalamazoo city budget up for adoption; here's how it affects residentstag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.148913032015-01-19T10:20:00Z2015-01-19T10:20:43ZCity commissioners have have held a public hearing on the budget. They are scheduled to consider final approval at their 7 p.m. meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Kalamazoo City Hall.
Emily Monacelli | emonacel@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/EmilyMonacelli/index.html
City commissioners have have held a public hearing on the budget. They are scheduled to consider final approval at their 7 p.m. meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Kalamazoo City Hall.
Newest Kalamazoo City Commissioner Eric Cunningham says city budget, community engagement are his prioritiestag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.149470292015-01-13T10:20:00Z2015-01-13T12:35:30ZCunningham was among six people vying for the appointment to the commission.Emily Monacelli | emonacel@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/EmilyMonacelli/index.html
Cunningham was among six people vying for the appointment to the commission.
Eric Cunningham selected for appointment to Kalamazoo City Commission tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.149460512015-01-13T02:23:00Z2015-01-13T12:32:11ZEmily Monacelli | emonacel@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/EmilyMonacelli/index.htmlLive coverage: Kalamazoo City Commission interviews six applicants Monday eveningtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.149402632015-01-12T22:56:00Z2015-01-12T22:56:57ZInterviews start at 6 p.m. at Kalamazoo City Hall.
Emily Monacelli | emonacel@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/EmilyMonacelli/index.html
Interviews start at 6 p.m. at Kalamazoo City Hall.
Kalamazoo considers extending downtown design guidelines southward as developers show interesttag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.148913142015-01-06T10:45:00Z2015-01-06T12:43:18ZA first reading to amend the zoning ordinance to include the Southtown Design Review District went before the Kalamazoo City Commission Monday. A public hearing on the subject will be held at the commission's Jan. 20 meeting.
Emily Monacelli | emonacel@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/EmilyMonacelli/index.html
A first reading to amend the zoning ordinance to include the Southtown Design Review District went before the Kalamazoo City Commission Monday. A public hearing on the subject will be held at the commission's Jan. 20 meeting.
Kalamazoo City Commissioners pick six finalists for vacancy, praise outgoing commissioner Stephanie Moore tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.148912682015-01-06T10:20:00Z2015-01-06T21:38:31ZCommissioners will interview Leona Carter, Eric Cunningham, Grant Fletcher, Mark Fricke, Tracy Hall and William Wells on Monday, Jan. 12. Emily Monacelli | emonacel@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/EmilyMonacelli/index.html
Commissioners will interview Leona Carter, Eric Cunningham, Grant Fletcher, Mark Fricke, Tracy Hall and William Wells on Monday, Jan. 12.